The Manila Lover

May 18, 2019

0h 26m

★ 3.2

Overview

During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Barbosa Film

Epicmedia

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Cast

Lars

Øyvind Brandtzæg

Abigail

Angeli Bayani

Business Woman

Dolly de Leon

Art Collector

DMs Boongaling

Business Woman

Neomi Gonzales

Business Woman

Sue Prado

Business Woman

Sunshine Teodoro

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